Today, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the opinion was authored by Justice Alito. Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett joined Alito’s opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts did not join the majority opinion but filed a separate opinion agreeing with the Court’s decision to uphold the Mississippi law but also arguing that the Court should not have decided the question of whether the Constitution protects abortion. The three justices, Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan dissented … [Read more...] about AOH National Pro Life Newsletter (Special Edition)
Father’s Day 2022
As we celebrate with, or remember, our fathers on Sunday, June, 19, let us pray that, men everywhere understand that fatherhood bears the responsibility to protect and defend their families from all threats, physical and spiritual, so that they may share eternal happiness with them and all the saints and angels in heaven. The Great Commandment. Hear, O Israel!The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.Take to heart these words which I command you today.Keep repeating them … [Read more...] about Father’s Day 2022
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr
St. Paul shown with the sword and the scroll In the readings below, from Holy Mass for Wednesday, June, 1, 2022, we hear St. Paul warn the disciples about savage wolves that will come and not spare the flock and men perverting the truth to divide them and take them away from God. Again in John's Gospel, we hear Jesus pray to his father for the unity of the Apostles. How can these readings of Scripture speak to us about politicians, celebrities, and news reports that divide us by repeating on a daily basis that abortion needs to be protected as a legal right. Reading I Acts 20:28-38 At … [Read more...] about Readings for the Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr
Helping Men Be Fathers
U.S. Catholic Congress of Bishops, USCCB, Life Issues Forum: Helping Men Be Fathers By recognizing the unique role of fathers, we more effectively highlight the humanity of the unborn child. We also affirm marriage—what St. John Paul II called the "sanctuary of life" —that more effectively welcomes children into the world. And we bear witness to the crucial role of a father in raising children. Consideration of the father's role is important to pro-life efforts. Click her for the full article! … [Read more...] about Helping Men Be Fathers
Call to Action
Last Friday, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued a statement expressing deep concerns, saying: “I call on all government leaders to work toward a budget that truly builds up the common good of all. This should include the many proposals in the President’s budget submission that seek to protect vulnerable people. And it must also preserve the Hyde Amendment and related provisions which have protected millions of unborn babies, and mothers in difficult circumstances, from the tragedy of abortion.”Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann Click here for … [Read more...] about Call to Action
St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Chapter 6: 25 – 33
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the bath of water with the word,that he might present to himself the church in splendor,without spot or wrinkle or any such thing,that she might be holy and without blemish.So [also] husbands should love their wives as their own bodies.He who loves his wife loves himself.For no one hates his own flesh but rather nourishes and cherishes it,even as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body.“For this reason a man shall leave [his] father and [his] motherand … [Read more...] about St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians Chapter 6: 25 – 33
Year of Saint Joseph – Cloak of Saint Joseph Novena for the Protection of the Unborn
Pope Francis has announced the Year of Saint Joseph, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church. The Year of St Joseph began on December 8, 2020 and concludes on December 8, 2021 Pope Francis also reminds us, God told Saint Joseph. “Get up, take the child and his mother” (Mt 2:13). As Saint Joseph is the Protector of the Church and Holy Family, we are urging Hibernians to pray the Cloak of Saint Joseph Novena for the Protection of the Unborn. Begin the prayer on February 18th and conclude on March 19th, the Solemnity of Saint … [Read more...] about Year of Saint Joseph – Cloak of Saint Joseph Novena for the Protection of the Unborn
Hibernians Helping College Women Choose Life
MiraVia (“Miraculous Way”) is a Charlotte NC ProLife organization that supports women in crisis pregnancies. Our Brother, Very Reverend Christopher Roux, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Charlotte, serves on the MiraVia Board of Directors. Recently, MiraVia entered into a collaboration with Belmont Abbey College, North Carolina’s only Catholic College founded by Benedictine Monks in 1876, to create a unique residency program specifically designed for pregnant college students. Belmont Abbey College , “ is honored to be the home of “MiraVia,” a residence for pregnant … [Read more...] about Hibernians Helping College Women Choose Life